Rafael Cone


Rafael Cone (49˚16'55" 126˚11'11" S end of Flores I, NW of Tofino, Clayoquot Sd, W side of Vancouver I), Rafael Point (49˚17'00" 126˚14'00" W side of Flores I). The names Bahia de San Rafael and Puerto de San Rafael appear on several early Spanish maps just S of Nootka Sd and may have originally been applied by José Narváez in 1789. They probably refer to Sydney Inlet. Capt George Vancouver transferred the name to his chart at the present location of Rafael Point, and the “St” or...

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